Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze vs Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Turntable Track 03: Purple HazeCotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl
DistilleryTurntable SpiritsNickolls & Perks
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69£114.99
Rating5.00/5

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £115.

For beginners: Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £114.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.99 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Turntable?

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked Fruit

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Toasted

Only Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 Ruby Port Cask, 70cl

Fresh Fruit

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